Barbara Elizabeth Willis

1939 - 2017

Barbara Elizabeth Willis obituary, 1939-2017, Wilmington, DE

BORN

1939

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Evan W. Smith Funeral Services - Wilmington

201 N. Union St.

Wilmington, Delaware

Barbara Willis Obituary

Barbara Elizabeth Willis

Passed away peacefully on June 15, 2017. She was 77 years old.

Barbara is predeceased by her mother, Bernice Victoria Willis. She is survived by her children, William L. Willis (Dana); Lisa A. Culp (Michael) and Martin C. Willis (Paula); 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her aunt, Vivian Priest and sister, cousin and best friend, Rosalie Suber.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held 10:00 am on Saturday, June 24, at. St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1012 French St., Wilm., DE. A visitation will be held from 8:00- 9:30 a.m. Burial will be at Cathedral Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Barbara Willis to Saint Vincent de Paul Society - St. Joseph Catholic Church.

EVAN W. SMITH

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Published by The News Journal from Jun. 21 to Jun. 23, 2017.
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Such a wonderful, loving, giving, smart lady that helped so many. Gone to soon but will never be forgotten or replaced. Missed so much by so many. She is truly an Angel resting with our Lord.

Elaine. Zak

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June 10, 2021

My former supervisor, my mentor, my matron of honor, and my friend. Always remembered, always respected, and always loved.

Linda Aiken-Speight

June 26, 2017

Heaven is one star brighter now with the acceptance of Barbara. She was quite the lady, always witty, willing to give all she had, smart, loving & caring about everyone and putting herself last. She was the Best SVDP president this organization has had in quite a very long time and she will dearly be missed!!! She made everyone feel like they were special and always welcome. We are truly and deeply going to miss her, allthough we know she is watching and guiding us from above, with our Lord and
Savior Jesus Christ. Condolences to all the family as you have truly lost a wonderful mother and matriarch of your family. May God's peace and her love comfort you at this time of your loss.

Elaine Zak

June 23, 2017

Mrs. Johnson was my supervisor during my employment with the State of Delaware. Such a nice person and a great supervisor. Always encouraging and willing to help in any way she could. We kept in touch even after she retired and I moved away. I will truly miss our talks. She never missed a Christmas without sending a card. Blessings and Love. You will be missed.

LaVerna Lang

June 22, 2017

Barbara is truly a star in the heavens! Her light will continue to shine in the lives of those she touched. I will always be grateful for having known her and worked with her as a Vincentian and Knights of St. Peter Claver's Ladies Auxiliary. May the Lord's perpetual light shine upon her +
La Vaida Owens-White

June 21, 2017

A dear Vincentian sister. Barbara was a class act, a wonderful role model and mentor.

Lynne Betts

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June 16, 2017

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24

Visitation

8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

St. Joseph Catholic Church

1012 French St, Wilmington, DE

Jun

24

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Joseph Catholic Church

1012 French St, Wilmington, DE

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Evan W. Smith Funeral Services - Wilmington

201 N. Union St., Wilmington, DE 19805

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